The Backseat Critics
Welcome to The Backseat Critics – the family-friendly movie review podcast where we watch the movies you probably shouldn’t! Join hosts RJ and Andrew as they dive into forgotten flops, cult classics, and cinematic disasters with sharp banter and unexpected insights. Every week, they ask the real question: Why was this even made? 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday 📍 Based in Portland, OR 📩 thebackseatcritics@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram @thebackseatcritics If you love roasting bad movies or rediscovering ridiculous ones from your childhood, hop in the backseat and buckle up.
Episodes
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.
With RJ out this week, returning guest Andrew steps in as we dive into Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal.
We're talking puppets, world-building, and the strange, and absurd tone that makes this movie so wild. Whether this is your first time watching it, or you grew up with this one, this episode explores how The Dark Crystal holds up today — and how it shaped fantasy storytelling for years ...
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.
This week, we’re joined by Jordan — founder of Beach Bums Never Die — to revisit Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. We talk bad teeth, groovy fashion, the surprisingly smart dumb humor, and whether Mike Myers’ spy spoof still holds up in 2024.
🎙️ New episodes every Thursday
📸 @thebackseatcritics
🌊 beachbumsneverdie.com
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podca...
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.
This week, we’re joined by the founder of California lifestyle brand Beach Bums Never Die and the founder of City Apparel and Designs to revisit one of the most beloved adventure films of all time — The Goonies.
We dive into the nostalgia and what it was like growing up with this movie as part of our childhood. From pirate booty traps to One-Eyed Willy, we unpack why The Goonies stuck with so many of us — and whet...
This week The Backseat Critics reviewing a movie half of us didn't know existed - Wee Sing in Sillyville (1989). It's a bright, colorful, musical kids film about.... colors.... community..... and a talking trash heap? We're just as confused as you are. Join us as we break down this forgotten piece of late 80s children's media and try to make sense of what we watched.
Late episode drop, but wort...
This week The Backseat Critics diving belly-first into Heavyweights—the 1995 cult classic that made Camp Hope unforgettable. Portland’s own movie nerds are joined by special guest Tay from the Play No Games podcast to unpack body image, Ben Stiller’s villain arc, and why this movie still hits harder than a blob launch. Come for the laughs, stay for the childhood trauma!
Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes.
This week, The Backseat Critics return to one of our original guilty pleasure franchises with Descendants 4 (2024) — the fourth entry in Disney’s teen villain-sploitation saga. Join RJ and Andrew as they break down horrible wigs, confusing classic Disney character choices, and what happens when a franchise runs out of plot but keeps the glitter budget high.
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based m...
What if The Wizard of Oz had what we all wanted? Less singing and more electroshock therapy?
This week, we take a trip back to the Land of Oz with Return to Oz - the 1985 sequel no one asked for.
We discuss wheeler gangs, talking chickens, and why Princess Mombi has a walk-in closet full of human heads. It’s darker, weirder, and somehow still a children’s movie. Will Disney return to this type of children’s movie? We ...
What if you could relive your childhood adventures with Scooby-Doo? Join us as we stroll down memory lane, revisiting the 2002 "Scooby-Doo" film that captured our imaginations in the early 2000s. From watching it in segments during school recesses to experiencing it on the big screen with family, we share how this quirky movie became a part of our childhood collections. We laugh about the humor that flew ove...
Can controversial officiating truly alter the course of a game? Join us on this week's episode of the Backseat Critics as we reexamine the dramatic fourth quarter of the 2002 Western Conference Finals Game Six. We break down every contentious call, from the illegal screen to the series of questionable fouls, and debate their impact on the outcome. Our discussion also delves into the monumental influence of Shaqui...
Can Vin Diesel's immortal witch hunter really save the day, or is the plot just as cursed? Join us as we kick off with a hilarious yet critical review of "The Last Witch Hunter." We uncover everything from the witch queen's outrageous claims about the Black Plague to the puzzling presence of her immortal heart. Elijah Wood's mysterious character and the possibility of a sequel also come under ...
Buckle up for a monster-sized episode of Backseat Critics, where Andrew and I, RJ, dive headfirst into the chaos of "Rampage." Without missing a beat, we debate the heavy-hitting presence of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and whether adding Charlize Theron to the mix could've turned up the heat. We can't help but crack up over George's sign language antics and even slip in an oddball trib...
Ever wondered what would happen if Eddie Murphy had skipped "The Adventures of Pluto Nash"? We've got you covered! Join us as we put Eddie Murphy's filmography under the microscope, starting with the laughably ambitious flop "The Adventures of Pluto Nash." We crack jokes about Murphy's multiple roles and take a playful jab at Alec Baldwin's stealthy cameo. Fuel our fun debate on...
These week are are diving into an early 2000s classic: FREAKY FRIDAY?! Will they get freaky? No. But it's worth a listen just in case.
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscrib...
This week we are diving in on a remake of a classic: Planet of the Apes! Directed by Tim Burton, released in 2001. Is this movie too bananas for us? Let's find out on this weeks movie review.
Movie stars:
Mark Wahlberg
Helena Bonham Carter
Tim Roth
Estella Warren
Paul Giamatti
Michael Clarke Duncan
Rick Baker
Kris Kristofferson
David Warner
And more!
00:00 Intro
03:05 Minute Summary
04:44 If an alternative toy came to life
10:09 Small Soldier movie discussion
51:19 Final Thoughts
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. F...
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.
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